Gates vs Timber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gates

Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #3,268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wood, lumber, forest"

Origin: Old English

American English Scandinavian

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Gates Rank #3,229

Timber Rank #3,268

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3268 for Timber.

Is Gates or Timber more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Timber at #3268 in the United States.

What do Gates and Timber mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Timber means "wood, lumber, forest" (Old English origin).

Are Gates and Timber boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Timber is primarily a boy name.